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FARTMMA 37 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Jehosavat (ranked 23562 p4p, 515 weight class) and Teuvo Turunen (ranked 3706 p4p, 376 weight class). Jehosavat comes to the cage accompanied by For The Outlawz. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Teuvo Turunen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Jehosavat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teuvo Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jehosavat takes one on the button.
Jehosavat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turunen's waist but Turunen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jehosavat off to one side.
Jehosavat has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jehosavat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Turunen.
A shot in the inside from Turunen.
Jehosavat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jehosavat lands with a left to the head.
Turunen lands with a right to the head.
Jehosavat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turunen presses Jehosavat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Turunen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jehosavat struggles to land a body shot inside as Turunen controls his hands.
Jehosavat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turunen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jehosavat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turunen lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jehosavat.
Turunen can't find room to land a body shot as Jehosavat controls the action.
Jehosavat manages to break the clinch.
Turunen jabs Jehosavat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jehosavat throws a jab but it's blocked by Turunen.
Turunen lands with a nice combination. Jehosavat backs away looking to recover.
Jehosavat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jehosavat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jehosavat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
Turunen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jehosavat misses with a hook.
Jehosavat throws an overhand right that lands on Turunen's shoulder, as Turunen tries to avoid the shot.
Jehosavat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jehosavat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turunen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jehosavat scores with a nice strike.
Turunen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turunen.
Turunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Turunen - just one landing.
Jehosavat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jehosavat gets tackled into the cage by Turunen. Turunen maintains the clinch.
Turunen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jehosavat.
Turunen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turunen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turunen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jehosavat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Turunen.
A left hand lands to the body for Turunen.
Good body shot from Turunen.
Turunen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turunen blocks the elbow strike.
Jehosavat blocks a body shot from Turunen.
A right handed body shot lands from Turunen.
Jehosavat is breathing heavily.
Turunen is working Jehosavat over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turunen.
A left hand lands to the body for Turunen.
Turunen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jehosavats head.
A short body shot lands from Turunen as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Turunen - that landed with a thud.
Turunen works on Jehosavat's body with a couple of short punches.
Turunen lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Turunen as the two fighters clinch.
Turunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jehosavat is rocked!
Turunen lands a body shot.
Oh Jehosavat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turunen has a couple of punches blocked by Jehosavat.
Turunen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jehosavat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turunen.
Turunen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turunen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jehosavat blocks an uppercut.
Jehosavat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turunen throws a head punch that misses.
Turunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jehosavat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jehosavat seems to have got his legs back now.
Jehosavat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turunen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turunen lands a left hand.
Turunen blocking some punches.
Turunen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jehosavat's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jehosavat fails to land.
Jehosavat misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Turunen on the inside.
Turunen lands a nice shot to the body.
Turunen misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turunen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jehosavat to his knees! Turunen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teuvo Turunen!
A relieved looking Teuvo Turunen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Grace (ranked 4127 p4p, 345 weight class) and Sirus Hughes (ranked 4312 p4p, 353 weight class). Hughes has chosen Devil "Shinedown" as his entrance music. Junior Grace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grace moves away.
Grace closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hughes's guard.
Hughes wants to control position but Grace is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Hughes here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Grace!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Stark (ranked 4421 p4p, 413 weight class) and Cung Lingus (ranked 5471 p4p, 452 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lingus's choice of entrance music: Ängie - Smoke Weed Eat Pussy. Cung Lingus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cung Lingus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark lands with a kick to the temple. Lingus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Cung Lingus has been cut.
Stark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lingus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lingus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lingus controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Stark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingus keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Lingus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Lingus is looking to pass into half guard but Stark pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stark is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lingus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lingus is controlling him.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark working for a triangle but Lingus defends it easily.
Lingus throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lingus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Stark wants to stand up but Lingus is controlling him.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Lingus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lingus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lingus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a triangle but Lingus pushes his legs off easily.
Lingus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lingus tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Lingus throwing strikes but missing.
Stark keeping full guard, as Lingus tries to pass.
Lingus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in CrossFit Sydney inform me that Lingus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lingus throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lingus manages to get himself to full guard.
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Lingus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lingus trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lingus is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Lingus circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lingus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Lingus getting side control.
Lingus looks to land a strike but Stark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lingus postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Lingus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark pulls Lingus in to control the position.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingus wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Lingus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top!
Lingus is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark stands up from Lingus's guard - Stark perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingus gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cung Lingus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Lingus is proving a slippery customer.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Stark in his guard.
Lingus controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingus keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
Lingus looking to control.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Lingus.
Lingus is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lingus trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lingus.
Stark bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark goes for a double leg but Lingus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lingus continues to drive forward.
Cung Lingus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lingus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lingus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Lingus postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Lingus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lingus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark has his foot on Lingus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingus works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingus landing some decent shots from guard.
Lingus passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lingus winds up and cracks Stark with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lingus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingus prevents Stark from improving his position.
Lingus throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingus.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingus.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Lingus in his half guard.
Lingus throws a strike but Stark avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lingus cracks Stark with a solid left hand.
Lingus chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingus drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Lingus off! Lingus jumps back into Stark's guard.
Lingus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cung Lingus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lingus as he avoids it easily.
Lingus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lingus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lingus throws a strike aimed at the side of Stark's head but Stark avoids it well.
Stark is trying to control Lingus's posture but Lingus avoids it.
Lingus tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Lingus has hold of Stark's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stark seems comfortable defending it but Lingus has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stark is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stark is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lingus couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cung Lingus!
Cung Lingus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mutt Zatsch (ranked 6395 p4p, 517 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 3102 p4p, 334 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simone's choice of entrance music: Shakewell - Leglock. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mutt Zatsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatsch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simone.
Simone scores with a jab.
A combination from Simone does no damage.
Donk. Simone catches Zatsch right on the button with a cross.
Simone throws a lazy uppercut
and Zatsch counters with a left to the body.
Zatsch lands a jab to the nose.
Simone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zatsch is able to avoid easily.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
Zatsch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simone lands a nice hook to Zatsch's body. Zatsch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
Zatsch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simone misses with a hook.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
Zatsch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone stuns Zatsch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zatsch is looking to clinch.
Simone throws out a counter right but Zatsch avoids it with no problem.
Simone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zatsch if he has to take too many more of those.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatsch manages to avoid it.
Zatsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Zatsch as he connects with a hook.
Simone connects with a single shot there.
Zatsch blocks the body kick.
Simone walks into a jab.
Simone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zatsch connects with a body shot that sends Simone's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Simone misses.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Simone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Zatsch throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone thuds his right hand into Zatsch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zatsch misses the jab.
Simone misses with a body shot.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zatsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Simone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zatsch connects with a jab.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy body kick from Simone
enabling Zatsch to counter with a crisp jab.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Simone.
Zatsch walks into a jab.
Simone misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Zatsch misses the target.
Zatsch avoids the head kick by Simone.
Simone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zatsch counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zatsch on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simone feints and then cracks Zatsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zatsch down.
Simone misses with a body shot.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Simone.
Simone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zatsch circles away quickly and effectively.
Simone scores with a hook to the body. Zatsch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zatsch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simone walks into a stiff left hand from Zatsch.
Simone throws a sloppy head kick and Zatsch moves out of range easily.
Zatsch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zatsch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zatsch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simone works over Zatsch's head and body with a nice combination.
Simone misses with a hook to the body
and Zatsch counters with a nice uppercut.
Simone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
Zatsch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Zatsch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zatsch takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone thuds a left hand into Zatsch's body.
Zatsch moves out of range of the body kick.
Simone swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zatschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zatsch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simone misses with a jab to the body
and Zatsch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zatsch lands an overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Simone
and Zatsch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Zatsch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zatsch counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone throws a lazy head kick
and Zatsch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zatsch looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Simone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simone misses with a right hand
and Zatsch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone jabs Zatsch right on the nose. Zatsch blinks but takes it well.
Zatsch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zatsch misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a nice leg kick.
Zatsch misses with the combination.
Simone thows a body kick. Zatsch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simone misses with a jab to the body
and Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Zatsch tries to land knees in the clinch but Simone avoids the damage to the body.
Simone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simone wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Simone on the inside.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head.
Zatsch can't find room to land a body shot as Simone controls the action.
Zatsch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zatsch digs a right hand underneath Simone's ribcage. Simone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simone avoiding damage as Zatsch throws knees to the body.
Simone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
A short left from Zatsch.
Simone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone misses with a looping left.
Zatsch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simone misses with a lunging right hand
and Zatsch counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zatsch was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Simone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simone misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Zatsch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone cracks Zatsch with an open hand slap.
Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zatsch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Simone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zatsch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Zatsch misses with a series of wild punches.
Simone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simone thows a leg kick but Zatsch checks it
and Zatsch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simone misses with a body punch
and Zatsch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simone takes a swing at Zatsch's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Zatsch.
Zatsch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Simone is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Simone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zatsch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
Good work by Zatsch as he checks the leg kick.
Simone swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch misses with a hook.
Simone throws out a counter right but Zatsch avoids it with no problem.
Simone throws a head kick that misses.
Zatsch throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone cracks the inside of Zatsch's front leg.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone throws a head kick that misses.
Simone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zatsch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutt Zatsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zatsch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zatsch appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Simone is predictable there
and Zatsch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone lands with an overhand left.
Simone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zatsch. Zatsch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simone slips under a jab.
Simone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone looks to land a left hand but Zatsch moved out of range nicely.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Zatsch.
Simone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zatsch checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zatsch's calf.
Zatsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.
Zatsch slips a jab and a cross from Simone.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Simone misses with a combination
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand.
Simone misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick there by Simone.
Simone misses with a body punch
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Simone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zatsch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simone is rocked!
Zatsch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone connects with a body shot that sends Zatsch's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatsch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone shapes to counter with a head kick.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simone punishes Zatsch's body with a nice straight punch.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Zatsch moved away.
Simone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zatsch's head.
Zatsch misses the jab.
Simone slips a jab from Zatsch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 1687 p4p, 185 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 2641 p4p, 266 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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20
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnfinn Nesset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schrute tries to move into range but Nesset moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schrute has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schrute misses the shot to the body.
Nesset throwing a counter right hand but Schrute manages to avoid it.
Schrute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schrute looks to land a combination but Nesset avoids it well.
Nesset really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nesset connects with a jab.
Nesset jabs Schrute to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schrute thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schrute lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schrute fails to land with a series of punches.
Schrute lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nesset will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrute scores with a nice head shot.
Nesset lands a nice hook to Schrute's body. Schrute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nesset misses with a hook. Schrute ducked under it nicely.
Schrute throws a combination that misses
letting Nesset counter with a right hand.
Schrute throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nesset was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schrute. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schrute looks to land a left hand but Nesset moved out of range nicely.
Nesset uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schrute.
Schrute takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schrute's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schrute duly obliges.
Schrute misses with a looping left.
Schrute connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nesset's hands.
Schrute catches Nesset with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Nesset.
Nesset avoids the body shot from Schrute.
Nesset's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nesset duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nesset on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schrute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Schrute.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute takes a swing at Nesset's ribcage but misses.
Schrute scores with a one two! Nesset had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schrute lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nesset circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Nesset.
Nesset looks to land a combination but Schrute avoids it well.
Nesset avoids the body shot from Schrute.
It looked like Nesset wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schrute fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schrute throws a combination that misses
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
Nesset is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schrute misses with a left hand
and Nesset counters with a stiff right hand.
Schrute misses with an uppercut. Nesset saw that one coming.
Nesset fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schrute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nesset counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Schrute misses its intended target.
A jab from Schrute misses.
Schrute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nesset appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schrute throws a body shot but no joy.
Schrute misses with a few strikes there.
Nesset uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schrute.
Schrute throws a poor cross that misses
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
Schrute lands a right hook to the body.
Schrute misses with a right hand
and Nesset counters with a one-two to the body.
Nesset misses with a hook. Schrute ducked under it nicely.
Schrute throws out a counter right but Nesset avoids it with no problem.
Schrute changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schrute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nesset.
Schrute just misses with a punch to the body.
Schrute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nesset throwing a counter right hand but Schrute manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schrute throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute swings widly with a right hand
and Nesset counters with a crisp one two that drops Schrute! Nesset thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Schrute to his feet! Schrute is in big trouble!
Schrute is rocked!
Nesset looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Nesset finish him?
Schrute misses with a few strikes there.
Schrute misses with an uppercut. Nesset saw that one coming.
Schrute seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Schrute finds it's way through Nesset's defenses.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Nesset.
Schrute throws a jab when Nesset was well out of range.
Nesset swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schrute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schrute feints a jab promting Nesset to slip. Schrute then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nesset slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schrute throws a jab when Nesset was well out of range.
Schrute moves away from the strike by Nesset.
Schrute throws out a loose jab but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut
and Nesset counters with a series of strikes. Schrute will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schrute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nesset.
Schrute misses with an uppercut. Nesset saw that one coming.
Schrute tries to bum rush Nesset with a series of wild strikes but Nesset uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Schrute 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schrute misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Nesset tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schrute throws a right hand that Nesset ducks under and follows up with a left that Nesset also avoids with ease.
Schrute looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesset is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nesset misses the target.
Schrute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesset.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schrute loads up on a big right hand but Nesset slips the punch.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
Nesset went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nesset blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesset was well out of range. Poor timing from Schrute.
It looked like Nesset wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schrute misses with a series of wild punches.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schrute sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Schrute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schrute throws a right and a left that Nesset avoids nicely.
Nesset lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nesset scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big left from Schrute misses.
Nesset throws an overhand right that lands on Schrute's shoulder, as Schrute tries to avoid the shot.
Nesset throws a jab when Schrute was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schrute. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesset appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schrute cracks Nesset with an open hand slap.
Schrute lands a lovely overhand right.
Nesset lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrute lands with a hook. Nesset tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nesset slips a jab and a cross from Schrute.
Nesset moves out of range as Schrute strikes.
Schrute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesset was well out of range. Poor timing from Schrute.
Schrute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nesset.
Schrute misses with a few strikes there.
Nesset throws a hook but Schrute avoids it easily.
Schrute with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arnfinn Nesset is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schrute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesset.
Schrute scores with a punch to the head.
Schrute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Schrute.
Schrute throws out a loose jab but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute looks to land a left hand but Nesset moved out of range nicely.
Schrute throws a shot to the body.
Nesset's corner calls for a 1-2. Nesset obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schrute takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Nesset does no damage.
Nesset scores with the left hand. Schrute knows he should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Schrute both land. Nice combination.
Schrute misses with a looping right.
Nesset was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schrute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schrute takes a swing at Nesset's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Nesset wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nesset displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schrute throws out the jab.
Nesset throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schrute misses with an uppercut
and Nesset counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nesset connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schrute's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schrute's head.
Schrute connects with a body shot.
Nesset avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schrute misses with a hook
and Schrute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nesset misses with a right hand
and Schrute counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Nesset does no damage.
Nesset is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Schrute uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schrute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nesset misses with a double jab.
Schrute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schrute misses with a double jab.
Nesset looks to score with a jab to the body but Schrute is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nesset dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nesset changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schrute misses with a straight left.
Schrute throws a jab when Nesset was well out of range.
Schrute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Schrute misses
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute connects with a body shot that sends Nesset's belly button to the back.
Schrute bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nesset with a hook.
Nesset gets in close and tags Schrute with a short punch that almost sends Schrute to the mat! Oh Schrute is in big trouble! He turns his back on Nesset, trying to create some distance but Nesset rushes him, striking wildly and Schrute goes down! The referee tackles Nesset into the cage to end the fight! Nesset is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnfinn Nesset!
Arnfinn Nesset seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dwight Schrute had this to say: 'Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, "Would an idiot do that?" And if they would, I do not do that thing.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessy Dentler (ranked 2743 p4p, 112 weight class) and Dajaun Biggums (ranked 1992 p4p, 97 weight class). Dentler comes to the cage accompanied by Colter Wall - The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie. The crowd seem to be enjoying Biggums's choice of entrance music: KLUTZ. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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287 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jessy Dentler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dajaun Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler closes the distance and clinches.
Biggums throws a punch but it's blocked by Dentler.
Dentler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Biggums fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Biggums throws a jab but it's blocked by Dentler.
Dentler gets a double leg takedown into Biggums's guard.
Biggums is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biggums controlling the position.
Biggums wants to sweep here but Dentler controlling him for the moment.
Biggums bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dentler's guard.
Dentler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums won't allow Dentler to get back to his feet.
Dentler is trying to keep Biggums in close.
Biggums wants to pass the guard but Dentler is keeping the position.
Biggums scoring with some ground and pound.
Biggums trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biggums really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dentler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dentler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dentler managing to control the position.
Biggums stopping the sweep attempt from Dentler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biggums pushing down on Dentler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biggums is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dentler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biggums trying to control from half guard but Dentler is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biggums winds up and cracks Dentler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Biggums is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dentler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dentler has hold of Biggums's hands but Biggums slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biggums is looking to stall here but Dentler recovers full guard.
Biggums landing some decent shots from guard.
Dentler keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
Biggums landing some decent shots from guard.
Dentler keeping full guard, as Biggums tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dentler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggums is one step ahead there.
Biggums controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dentler looking to control.
Dentler seems keen to control Biggums's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biggums throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biggums fails to land the takedown.
Dentler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biggums tries for a takedown but Dentler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biggums shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dentler is trying to defend but Biggums finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biggums connects with a nice short shot to Dentler's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dajaun Biggums dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dentler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biggums sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dentler somewhat.
Dentler has managed to clinch.
Dentler jumps guard but Biggums turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Biggums throws a punch but it's blocked by Dentler.
Dentler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biggums has Dentler pressed against the cage, preventing Dentler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dentler tries to pull guard but Biggums holds him up against the cage and eventually Dentler drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessy Dentler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggums lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums taking a breather.
Biggums lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dentler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biggums avoiding damage.
Biggums turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums happy to just control the position for now.
Biggums is chipping away with strikes.
Dajaun Biggums has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dentler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biggums connects with a decent elbow.
Dentler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dentler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Biggums has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biggums trying to control the position but Dentler is working away.
Biggums in side control lands a decent elbow.
Biggums scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums controlling the position from side mount.
Biggums in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dentler looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Biggums turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dajaun Biggums!
Dajaun Biggums gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Jessy Dentler had this to say: 'My opponent is a known cheater and doper, hopefully USADA tests him thoroughly'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Streicher Voges (ranked 2386 p4p, 276 weight class) and Andrei Voronov (ranked 2250 p4p, 263 weight class). Voges comes to the cage accompanied by Windgat bakkie. The crowd seem to be enjoying Voronov's choice of entrance music: Noize Mc - Make Destroy . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Streicher Voges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Voronov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Voronov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voges.
Voronov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Voges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voronov keeps the fight on the outside.
Voronov swats away the attempt to clinch by Voges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voronov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Streicher Voges has been cut.
Voges on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Voges tries to clinch but Voronov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voges fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Voronov to the ground. Voges is now in Voronov's guard.
Voges lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voges's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Voronov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voges throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronov keeping moving, preventing Voges from controlling successfully.
Voges stopping the sweep attempt from Voronov.
Voges throws a big right hand that misses.
Voges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voges accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Voges throwing strikes but missing.
Voges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voronov keeping moving, preventing Voges from controlling successfully.
Voges looking to sit in guard and control but Voronov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Voronov wants to pass the guard but Voges is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voges is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voges is working hard here to advance position.
Voges is trying to control the position but Voronov postures up.
Voronov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voronov tries to free his leg and advance position but Voges is retaining full guard.
Voronov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov tries to free his leg and advance position but Voges is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Voronov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voronov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voges moves away.
Voges darts in looking for a takedown but Voronov gets double underhooks and turns Voges into the cage.
Voges fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Streicher Voges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voges checks a leg kick.
Voronov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Voronov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Voges is rocked!
Voges gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Voronov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Voges is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Voronov!
Andrei Voronov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Streicher Voges had this to say: 'I just need to tune my engine a bit more.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konstantinos Nevrakis (ranked 1210 p4p, 147 weight class) and Jakub Balinski (ranked 3197 p4p, 342 weight class). Nevrakis comes to the cage accompanied by Winds of Ithaca. Jakub Balinski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantinos Nevrakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakub Balinski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nevrakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balinski.
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Balinski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nevrakis closes the distance and clinches.
Balinski tries to circle away but Nevrakis has him pinned against the cage.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Balinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Nevrakis drops back down to his feet.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Balinski stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Nevrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Balinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balinski lands with a light punch inside.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balinski manages to break the clinch.
Nevrakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balinski.
Balinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Balinski stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nevrakis decides to pull guard.
Balinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nevrakis's guard.
Balinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevrakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balinski has managed to get both his arms back between Nevrakis's legs - danger averted.
Balinski is looking to stand up but Nevrakis won't let him.
Nevrakis trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevrakis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balinski is looking to stand up but Nevrakis won't let him.
Balinski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nevrakis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Balinski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nevrakis pulls down on the head and he's put Balinski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haise Sasaki (ranked 963 p4p, 121 weight class) and Bleeding Spanner (ranked 1296 p4p, 157 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Haise Sasaki !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bleeding Spanner!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spanner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spanner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sasaki punishes Spanner's body with a nice straight punch.
Sasaki slips under a jab.
Sasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasaki .
Spanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spanner at a distance.
Sasaki with a nice cross.
It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Sasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spanner looks to throw the jab but Sasaki is out of range.
Spanner looks to land a left hand but Sasaki moved out of range nicely.
Sasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasaki .
Spanner scores with a nice head shot.
Sasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanner tests Sasaki 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spanner misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Sasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasaki throwing a counter right hand but Spanner manages to avoid it.
Spanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spanner slips a straight right by Sasaki .
Spanner throws a right and a left that Sasaki avoids nicely.
Sasaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanner.
Sasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spanner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sasaki throws a hook to the side of Spanner's head but Spanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spanner to score with a decent uppercut.
Spanner lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sasaki . Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanner lands with a straight right. Sasaki didn't see that one coming.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanner blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Sasaki catches Spanner right on the button with a cross.
Spanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spanner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasaki .
Sasaki misses with a straight left.
Spanner with a hook.
Spanner defending well as Sasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Sasaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spanner checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spanner.
Sasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Spanner misses with a double jab.
Sasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasaki misses with a straight right.
Spanner lands a slapping body shot.
Sasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki missing with a left hand there. Spanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanner is just out of range.
Spanner wants to counter with a clinch but Sasaki pushes him away.
Sasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spanner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sasaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Spanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Spanner misses.
Spanner staying out of range there.
Spanner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sasaki swings for the body but Spanner moves out of range.
Spanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Spanner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSasaki .
Spanner misses with an uppercut. Sasaki saw that one coming.
Sasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spanner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spanner lands with a straight right. Sasaki didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Spanner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spanner tries to work over Sasaki 's front leg with a kick but Sasaki checks it.
Spanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Sasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Spanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner misses with some punches.
Sasaki misses with some punches.
Spanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sasaki backwards.
Spanner working aggressively here.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
Sasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sasaki misses with a straight left.
Sasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Spanner misses with a body punch
and Sasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Spanner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sasaki throws a shot from downtown. Spanner moves away and avoids it.
Spanner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Spanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanner.
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Sasaki .
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki 's elbow.
Spanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sasaki backwards.
Spanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki 's elbow.
Sasaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spanner up against the cage.
Sasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sasaki .
Sasaki lands with a left to the head.
Spanner working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner can't find room to land a body shot as Sasaki controls the action.
Spanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sasaki misses with some punches.
Spanner misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Sasaki blocks an uppercut.
Spanner working aggressively here.
Spanner misses with a body punch.
Spanner lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Spanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spanner can't find room to land a body shot as Sasaki controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Spanner.
Sasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanner controls his hands.
Spanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Sasaki .
Sasaki trying to stall but Spanner improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Still in the clinch, Spanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanner.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spanner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
Spanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spanner can't find room to land a body shot as Sasaki controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sasaki 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Spanner.
Spanner throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanner misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sasaki s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Spanner. That snapped Sasaki 's head back.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spanner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spanner misses with the combination.
Spanner misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Spanner.
Sasaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Spanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sasaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sasaki misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanner circles away.
Sasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sasaki ducks under a wild hook from Spanner.
Spanner cracks Sasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spanner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sasaki . Sasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spanner. Sasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sasaki 's head.
Nice defenses there by Sasaki .
A telegraphed right hand from Sasaki misses the target.
A big left from Sasaki misses.
Sasaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Spanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spanner tries to counter with a clinch but Sasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Spanner lands with a right hand.
Spanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner looks to land a right hand but Sasaki moved out of range.
It looked like Sasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sasaki misses the shot to the body.
Sasaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spanner's head.
Sasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sasaki misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spanner throws a looping overhand right but Sasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Spanner ducks right into an uppercut from Sasaki .
Sasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spanner lands a leg kick that knocks Sasaki off balance momentarily.
Spanner avoids the body shot from Sasaki .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spanner.
Spanner misses with a hook. Sasaki ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Spanner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sasaki loads up on a big right hand but Spanner slips the punch.
Spanner tries to counter with a clinch but Sasaki shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spanner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sasaki staying out of range there.
Sasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spanner misses with a few strikes there.
Spanner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spanner connects with a solid leg kick.
Spanner throws a hook but Sasaki avoids it easily.
Sasaki is looking for a counter combo.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasaki misses with an uppercut. Spanner saw that one coming.
Sasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spanner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spanner throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Spanner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spanner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spanner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sasaki duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spanner finds it's way round the side to connect with Sasaki 's head.
Sasaki moves in looking to clinch but Spanner pushes him off.
Spanner blocks a jab.
Spanner missing with a left hand there. Sasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sasaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Spanner throws a lazy right hand but Sasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spanner scores with a nice head shot.
Spanner with a nice cross.
Sasaki avoids the body shot from Spanner.
Spanner dodges the punch combination from Sasaki .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters circling - Sasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanner tries to counter with a clinch but Sasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Spanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sasaki blocks the body kick.
Sasaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sasaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spanner dips to his left and cracks Sasaki with an uppercut!
Sasaki swinging wildly here.
Spanner tests Sasaki 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner throws a looping overhand right but Sasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Sasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sasaki swings for the body but Spanner moves out of range.
Spanner dips to his left and cracks Sasaki with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanner throws a good cross that connects.
Spanner blocks a jab.
Spanner wants to counter the offense by Sasaki and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sasaki digs a good body shot into Spanner's ribs.
Sasaki misses the shot to the body.
Sasaki walks into a left hand.
Sasaki lunges at Spanner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spanner's hand.
Spanner connects with a nice looking jab.
Sasaki cracks Spanner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spanner circles away quickly and effectively.
Sasaki tries to bum rush Spanner with a series of wild strikes but Spanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner looks to throw the jab but Sasaki is out of range.
Sasaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spanner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sasaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch lands to the side of Sasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sasaki misses with a head kick.
Spanner with a jab.
Spanner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spanner wants to counter the offense by Sasaki and move into the clinch position.
Sasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanner circles away.
Spanner lands a leg kick that knocks Sasaki off balance momentarily.
Spanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spanner moves out of range as Sasaki strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spanner manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Spanner.
Spanner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spanner connects with a nice looking jab.
Sasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanner is just out of range.
Sasaki needs to keep his hands up - Spanner had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Sasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Sasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spanner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spanner cracks Sasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Sasaki throws a low kick but Spanner moves out of range easily.
Spanner wants to counter with a clinch but Sasaki pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki walks into a left hand.
Spanner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sasaki .
Sasaki misses with a wild combination.
Sasaki misses with a looping right.
Sasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanner.
Sasaki throws a looping overhand right but Spanner ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki . Spanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spanner scores with a jab.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spanner loads up on a big right hand but Sasaki slips the punch.
Spanner sizes up Sasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sasaki s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spanner throws a big shot that misses.
Sasaki throws a lazy right hand but Spanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner looks to land a combination but Sasaki avoids it well.
Spanner staying out of range there.
Spanner wants to counter the offense by Sasaki and move into the clinch position.
Spanner misses with a looping right.
Sasaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sasaki slips a jab and a cross from Spanner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Sasaki misses.
Spanner cracks Sasaki with an open hand slap.
Sasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spanner moves out of range as Sasaki strikes.
Sasaki takes a swing at Spanner's ribcage but misses.
Spanner connects with a crisp jab.
Sasaki wants to clinch.
Spanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Sasaki misses with a looping left.
Spanner moves away from the strike by Sasaki .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanner.
Spanner sizes up Sasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sasaki walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spanner, as that shot connected.
Sasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spanner throws out the jab.
Sasaki misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bleeding Spanner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spanner scores with a nice right hand.
Spanner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spanner scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Spanner misses.
Sasaki drives through and clinches with Spanner against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sasaki backwards.
Spanner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sasaki misses with a body punch.
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki 's elbow.
Spanner lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
Sasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanner throws a head punch that misses.
Sasaki lands a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Bleeding Spanner's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sasaki slows down the pace here.
Sasaki tries to work over Spanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sasaki tries to work over Spanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Sasaki .
Spanner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Sasaki - that landed with a thud.
Sasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sasaki misses with some punches.
Spanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Haise Sasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleeding Spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spanner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleeding Spanner!
Bleeding Spanner is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bleeding Spanner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bronco (ranked 645 p4p, 87 weight class) and Izzy Bangin (ranked 1668 p4p, 212 weight class). Izzy Bangin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bronco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bangin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronco shoots in but Bangin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Bangin misses.
Bronco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin connects with a right hand. Bronco shakes it off.
Bangin throws a body punch but Bronco moves out of range.
Bronco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bronco moves into the clinch.
Bangin breaks the clinch.
Bronco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bronco fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Bronco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco misses with a takedown attempt - Bangin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bangin flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronco steps away.
Izzy Bangin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronco moves into the clinch.
Bronco jumps guard but Bangin stands there with Bronco around his waist. Bronco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bangin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronco needs to keep his hands up - Bangin had a free shot at his head there.
Bronco tries to clinch up.
Bangin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronco misses with a body punch
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronco has managed to clinch.
Bronco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bronco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bronco throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bangin escapes and throws Bronco's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bangin controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin gets to mount! Bronco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bronco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronco is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin content just to control the position here.
Bronco wants to control but Bangin is having none of it.
Bronco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bronco tries to reverse the position but Bangin maintains control.
Bangin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bronco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bangin is taking a breather. Bronco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco is holding on to half guard well.
Bronco tries to roll over but Bangin keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bronco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Bangin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bronco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bangin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bronco shoots and misses
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
Bronco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bangin quickly recovers to half guard.
Bangin is staying active underneath Bronco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bronco wants to pass to mount but Bangin is defending the position.
Bangin is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco trying to control from half guard but Bangin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bangin's head.
Bangin wants to control but Bronco is keeping busy.
Bangin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bronco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bangin manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangin wants to sweep here but Bronco controlling him for the moment.
Bronco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Bangin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bangin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangin is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bangin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronco doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bangin is fending him off so far but Bronco persists. Nope, Bangin circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bangin sprawls well initially but Bronco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bangin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bronco keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bangin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bangin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bangin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronco dives in and grabs Bangin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bangin pushes down on Bronco's head and hops out.
Bangin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Bronco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bangin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bangin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bangin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Bangin lands with a hook. Bronco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bangin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronco rushes Bangin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bronco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bangin is pressed up against the cage. Bronco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bangin down to the mat. Bangin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bangin checks a low kick from Bronco.
Bronco darts in looking for a takedown but Bangin gets double underhooks and turns Bronco into the cage.
Bangin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangin!
Bangin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronco takes a step back to recover.
Bronco swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
And Bangin responds with a good body kick, but Bronco manages to step out the way in time.
Bronco checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bangin - that will leave a mark!
Bangin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bronco's calf.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Bronco lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bronco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat.
Bangin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bangin avoids it really well and circles away.
Bronco drives through and clinches with Bangin against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco is trying to drag Bangin to the mat but Bangin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bronco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bronco tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronco is defended easily by Bangin.
Bangin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin pushes Bronco away with a front kick.
Bronco will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco lands a nice hook to Bangin's body. Bangin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bronco has his takedown stuffed
and Bangin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bronco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bronco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Bangin. No joy for Bronco on that attempt.
Bronco misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bronco dives in for a single leg takedown but Bangin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bangin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Bangin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronco tries to clinch up but Bangin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin leaves Bronco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bangin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Bronco off balance momentarily.
Bangin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bangin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bangin swings for the body but Bronco moves out of range.
Bangin gets caught flat footed, as Bronco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bronco throws a strike but Bangin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Izzy Bangin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bangin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bronco wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco has his foot on Bangin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bangin works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronco looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronco, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronco wants to control the position but Bangin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bangin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bronco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bangin controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bronco has a takedown stuffed.
Bangin slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left lands for Bangin.
Bronco tries to clinch but Bangin moves away
and Bangin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronco is looking to wear down Bangin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bangin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronco shoots for a double leg takedown but Bangin sprawls well. He's pushed Bronco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bangin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bronco blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco fails with the takedown
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bangin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Bronco off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown but Bangin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bangin thuds his right hand into Bronco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bangin scores with a jab to the body.
Bronco closes the distance and clinches up with Bangin, looking for a takedown. Bronco pushes Bangin against the cage but Bangin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Izzy Bangin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronco tries to clinch there but Bangin circles away.
Bronco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Bangin.
Bronco looks to clinch
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronco shoots in looking for a takedown. Bangin tries to sprawl out of it but Bronco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bangin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronco's sensitive parts.
Bronco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bronco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bangin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronco tries to move into range but Bangin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco tries for a takedown but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bangin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Bronco wants to clinch.
Bangin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bangin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bronco tries to clinch up.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Bronco's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronco tries to avoid it.
Bangin slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bangin.
Bangin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bangin slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bronco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Bronco's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronco tries to avoid it.
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bangin's half guard.
Bangin pushes Bronco off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Bangin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bronco misses with a lunging right hand
and Bangin counters with a straight right hand.
Bangin gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Bronco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bangin is on top in guard.
Bangin is looking to advance position but Bronco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bronco trying to control but Bangin is having none of it.
Bangin regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin won't allow Bronco to pass to mount.
Bronco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bronco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bangin is just riding it out for now. Bronco eventually gives up the hold.
Bangin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bronco.
Bronco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bangin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bronco controls the pace.
Bronco tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangin is retaining full guard.
Bangin wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronco throws an elbow that misses. Bangin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bronco's guard. Nice move by Bangin!
Bronco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bangin defends it easily.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bronco is working an open guard so Bangin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronco moves away.
Bronco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bangin counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bangin connects with a body shot that sends Bronco's belly button to the back.
Bronco tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
Bronco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bangin lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronco's head.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronco is defended easily by Bangin.
Bronco tries to clinch there but Bangin circles away.
Bronco doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangin circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco misses the body punch
and Bangin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronco fails with the takedown
and Bangin counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Bronco down.
Bronco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bangin counters with a thumping low kick.
Bangin scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronco tries for a takedown but Bangin circles away easily
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bangin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bronco really felt that one!
Bangin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bangin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 44:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Izzy Bangin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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